My name is Lakeisha and I am 33. I am currently awaiting approval from my insurance and I am looking for a mentor here in Houston. I am not telling many folks what I have decided to go through becuase I have heard too many negative things. My husband and one of my daughters are the only ones that I have deicided to tell. :party:

I have been married eight years and mom to five ( two of my own and three wonderful girls from husband's first marriage) I love to read, cooking for my friends, and spending lots of time with family.

I have tried all of the diets and weight loss things out there. ( atkins, weight watchers, etc) I am looking at the band as a tool, knowing I still have to do my part. :tt1:

hi lakeisha

i have to tell you this was one of the best decisions i've made in my life.

i live in the katy area. where do you live?

i hope you get approval soon and are on the "lapband road"

please let me know if you have any questions. you can private message me and we can exchange info

thanks

hi lakeisha

i have to tell you this was one of the best decisions i've made in my life.

i live in the katy area. where do you live?

i hope you get approval soon and are on the "lapband road"

please let me know if you have any questions. you can private message me and we can exchange info

thanks

Thanks! I live in SW Houston. I did send you a pm.:ohmy:

Hi, I'm new to this and am also looking for a lap band mentor. I got banded on 7/16/08 by Dr. Spivak. BTW, does anyone know how long it takes for the bloating from the surgery to die down?

hi donna,

i didnt have bloating after surgery but i did have pain in my left shoulder. i would say i felt like myself after 2 weeks.

each day got better.

are you going to dr spivak's support meetings what his staff gives?

I got the surgery last Wednesday and would like to have gone to the support group today but unfortunately due to scheduling won't be able to make it until the next support group meeting which I assume is August 5? I really want to go because I have lots and lots of questions.